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Entrance Exam

Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)

Dual Credit

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))

AP Courses

Career & Technical Pathways

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)
St. Pius XNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published

Honors & AP Courses

Learning Support

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)

Notable Programs

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts

Recommendations

Cristo ReyNot Published
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts

World Languages

Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
St. Peter CTHSNot Published
St. Pius XNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School	St. Pius X High School
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$15,000 2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid	$22,850 2026-27 rate
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee (new students): $350 Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors) Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Not Published	Half tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	None	None	ISEE
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	12	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	472	26	655
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	Not Published	7:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	Not posted	14 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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